NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryPractice
Which of the following species is paramagnetic in nature?
Options
- ACarbonium ion
- BFree radical
- CSinglet Carbene
- DNitrene
Correct answer
B. Free radical
Step-by-step solution
Species Valence electrons Magnetic behavior Carbonium ion 6 Diamagnetic Free radical 7 Paramagnetic Carbene 6 Diamagnetic Nitrene 6 Diamagnetic